EVENTS
For the purpose of shared resources, education, marketing, and conservation of Fine Appalachian Craft, we host eight special events each year. You'll engage with the region's top makers, hear their story, and learn about the process of craft.
Peter Werner will be demonstrating the craft of broom-tying in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Call ahead for the…
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Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating how he creates flutes from various woods. If you’re nice he’ll even play you a tune! Lee will be in…
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Angler and craftsperson Sam Johnson will be demonstrating how he creates fly rods from bamboo–an abundant material around here! He will be in the lobby…
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Jason Probstein will be demonstrating a glassblowing technique known as caneworking, with which he creates colorful, useful objects and ornaments. He will be in the…
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Lorraine Cathey will be demonstrating the art of needle felting, or painting pictures with wool. She will be working on landscapes, and maybe even a…
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